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For an entree that scores high on the taste test, try one of the many options available at Club Sash in Norwalk.
Don't stay inside on a beautiful day! Come sit on the patio at Club Sash and order great food.
Visitors are encouraged to step to the beat of a live DJ.
If you're heading out on a Friday or Saturday, keep in mind that the restaurant gets busy.
Club Sash's patrons can find places to park in the area.

Southland Harmony Chorus coordinates some of the best theater in Norwalk. From the moment the curtain draws, you'll be having a great time.
Parking is plentiful, so patrons can feel free to bring their vehicles.

Start a night out with your friends right at the terrific theater at Santa Fe Springs'
Hothouse Rehearsal Studios.
When you're out and about in the area, you'll love that this club has a restaurant to take care of any last minute hunger.
Little ones are just as welcome as their parents at this club.
The club has ample room for dancing, and patrons can be seen jamming out on the floor.
Those in a rush are better off dining here during the week, as the club draws a crowd during the weekend.
Hothouse Rehearsal Studios provides easy access to an adjacent lot.

You won't want to miss the best in Pico Rivera theater at Milhouse Studios.
With a sizzling plate of terrific food, this theater boasts among the best eats this side of the city.
Parking is plentiful, so visitors can feel free to bring their vehicles.

Come and see the theatrical offerings at Blue Moon Theatre Company in Whittier.
Feeling hungry? Sit down for a bite to eat at this theater 's restaurant.
The perfect place to take the kids, this theater won't cost you a sitter.
Parking is plentiful, so patrons can feel free to bring their vehicles.

Ultra Enterprises coordinates some of the best theater in Whittier. From the moment the curtain draws, you'll be having a great time.
Parking is plentiful, so visitors can feel free to bring their vehicles.

Groupon Guide

If the walls at the Troubadour could talk—well, you probably wouldn’t want to hear everything they’d have to say. Shortly after the iconic West Hollywood rock club opened its doors in 1957, comedian Lenny Bruce was arrested for using an obscenity on stage. Bruce is hardly the only celebrity who’s had to be forcibly escorted off the premises: in 1974, John Lennon and Harry Nilsson were booted for heckling the Smothers Brothers. Los Angeles concerts aren’t generally known for their strict adherence to show etiquette, but the Troubadour quickly earned a reputation as a place where anything could—and probably would—happen.
But for all of the club’s colorful dustups (90% of which, we’re guessing, involved someone from Guns N’ Roses), it’s better known for the litany of legends that have graced its small stage. From Elton John to Sam Smith and Joni Mitchell to Lana Del Rey, artists have consistently made it a point to stop by the Troubadour regardless of the club’s limited capacity. The smaller names know that serious critics and label execs are always watching, waiting to discover the next big thing. As for the superstars? They just want a place to connect with audiences again, to revisit a simpler time before arena shows took over their tour schedules.
Maybe this is what the Troubadour really represents: an elusive kind of egalitarianism, a stage that doesn’t discriminate based on how many records you’ve sold or might one day sell. The building itself is rather unassuming, with that glowing blue sign above the stage being the only hint of glamour or excess. To really get to know the Troubadour, you’ll have to take a trip through the decades. With that in mind, here are some of our favorite highlights.
Chance MeetingsWithout the Troubadour, some of the greatest partnerships in musical history might not exist. The Eagles’ Don Henley and Glenn Frey met at the bar in 1970. If one of them had decided to stay home, we might not have “Hotel California” (for better or worse) or “Sad Cafe,” the latter of which is actually about the Troubadour. Leonard Cohen was introduced to his future producer Phil Spector here, and Carly Simon met future husband James Taylor at a show she was opening for Cat Stevens.
Stunning DebutsThere’s nothing quite like the first time … especially if you’re Taylor, who made his solo debut at the club in July of 1969. Other performers who made their US or LA debut at the Troubadour include Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Elton John, Hall and Oates, and even hair-metal band Warrant. In more recent years, alternative bands such as Alabama Shakes and Bastille have used the club as their launching point in LA.
Live AlbumsYou don’t even need to go to the Troubadour to hear your favorite musician play a set there. This is true no matter which genre you prefer. Into jazz? Check out the 1975 Miles Davis classic, Live at the Troubadour. Power pop? Look no further than Elvis Costello’s 1996 box set and Phantom Planet’s 2003 live album. And if you’re in the mood for some old-fashioned crooning, Neil Diamond’s Gold should do the trick.
Legendary SetsOne can only hope the audience who came to see Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band in 1974 came well-rested. Bruce played for a full 90 minutes, which is nothing strange for him. The fact that he started at 2 a.m., however, makes this one of the latest shows he ever played.
With new bands continuing to seek out the Troubadour—and vice versa—there’s no telling when the next legendary performance will be. Your best bet is simply to go as often as you can. Remember: they don’t make clubs like this elsewhere.
Photo: Exterior of Doug Weston's Troubadour nightclub in West Hollywood, CA by Gary Minnaert under public domain.